
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (634 Rentals)


One Thousand One

1213 Walnut

The Residences at The Bellevue

Domus

Evo at Cira Centre South

1500 Locust

Rittenhouse Row Apartments

17 Market West

1334 Walnut St
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The Howell

210 South 12th

Josephine

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The Girard

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The Ludlow

1919 Market

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The Arch

The Wellington

1121 Spruce St

The Drake

The Muse

Spruce Tower

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2116 Chestnut

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Riverloft

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777 South Broad St

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Locust on the Park

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The Left Bank

One City

The Versailles

Avenir
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The Witherspoon

The Republic

The Standard at Philadelphia

Barringer Hall

Orlowitz Residence

The Cosmopolitan

4525 Walnut Associates LP

Wharton Flats

The Baum’s Building

The Kenmar
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Southwest Center City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Center City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Center City Studio Apartments | $1,921 | $647 | $4,250 |
Southwest Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $812 | $5,595 |
| Southwest Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,481 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,824 | $640 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,962 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 634 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Southwest Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Largest Available Southwest Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Southwest Center City area of Philadelphia, PA is found at Riverloft and is listed at 1,295 square feet priced from $3,427. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverloft | Christian with Den Premier | 1,295 Sq Ft | $3,427 |
| The Lofts At 1835 Arch | 1X Penthouse | 1,215 Sq Ft | $3,096 |
| The Left Bank | Irving with Den | 1,130 Sq Ft | $2,780 |
| The Republic | A24 | 1,115 Sq Ft | $3,370 |
| Avenir | 1-Bedroom 1-Bath w/ Den | 1031 | 1,031 Sq Ft | $2,787 |
| ICON | 1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom | 1,008 sqft | 1,008 Sq Ft | $3,827 |
| 1501 Locust St Residential | 1BD/1.5BA | 970 Sq Ft | $2,150 |
| One Thousand One | 1 BR Y | 960 Sq Ft | $3,496 |
| The Sterling Apartment Homes | Design 1B Premier | 950 Sq Ft | $3,065 |
| The Witherspoon | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 910 | 910 Sq Ft | $3,274 |
Cheapest Available Southwest Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Southwest Center City of Philadelphia, PA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $987 at Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community). The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Southwest Center City is currently $2,495. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) | 1 Bedroom | $987 |
| The Howell | Layout B | $1,367 |
| Juniper Place | One Bedroom | $1,385 |
| 1430 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,395 |
| Way Rittenhouse | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,545 |
| The Drake | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH | $1,550 |
| Herringbone Lofts | B2 | $1,595 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Center City, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #27
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Southwest Center City Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Southwest Center City with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Southwest Center City is at Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) listed at $987.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Southwest Center City Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Center City is $2,495.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Southwest Center City Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Southwest Center City is a 1,295 square feet unit starting from $3,427 at Riverloft.
What is the average size for Southwest Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Southwest Center City is currently 773 sq ft.
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